Eucalyptus globulus , also known as Australian Fever Tree is part of the Myrtaceae plant family.Eucalyptus is a tall evergreen tree native to Australia, including Tasmania
but now grows prolifically in North and South Africa, China, India, southern
Europe and California, USA and other Mediterranean and subtropical regions around
the world.

History: The therapeutic uses of Eucalyptus has been used by traditional
medicine systems, including Chinese, Indian Ayurvedic, and Greco-European. The
properties of Eucalyptus were brought to the west by Baron
Ferdinand von Muller in 1857 with present day commercial herbal preparations
originating in Mediterranean and subtropical regions, including Spain and Morocco.

Throughout
the 19th century in England, Eucalyptusoil was used in hospitals to clean urinary catheters.

Tradition:The Australian Aborigines have been using Eucalyptus ceremonially and medicinally for hundreds of years.

Internally
Eucalyptus should be used with strict professional guidelines, for:

Gastrointestinal
Conditions

dyspepsia

halitosis
(bad breath)

indigestion

Respiratory
Tract Conditions

bronchitis

common
colds

coughs

microbial
diseases of the lungs

pulmonary
tuberculosis

sinusitis
(leaves as tea or gargle)

sore
throat (leaves as tea or gargle)

Other
Conditions

diabetes

intermittent
fevers

scarlet
fever

typhoid

Externally
Eucalyptus has been used as an inhalant for:

Bacterial
Conditions

diphtheria

Cardiovascular
System Conditions

increasing
cardiac action

Respiratory
Tract Conditions

Eucalyptus
Oil used
as an inhalant in

asthma

bronchitis

colds

coughs

influenza

loosens
phlegm

sore
throat

Other
Conditions

fainting
(used like smelling salts - place 1-2 drops of Eucalyptusoil on a cloth and hold under the nose of the

person
who has fainted)

helps
reduce fevers

helps
reduce inflammation
helps
relieve chronic ear infections

As
a localapplication for:

burns

growths

infection

offensive
smelling wounds

preventing
sepsis

pyorrhea

sores

ulcers

Other
Uses:

Eucalyptus is used commercially in:

cough
drops

cough
syrups

liniments

mouthwash

toothpaste

vaporizer
fluid

As
well as a food for koala bears it has been used in veterinary practice for:

remedy for aches and pains, or

canine influenza

influenza
in horses

parasitic
skin complaints

septicemia
in all animals

Seek help from an alternative medicine veterinarian who can help you with dosages and assessing the proper effects.

It
is very good used in the household:

to
clean oil marks from clothes

The
Cold and 'Flu Remedy

Eucalyptus
essential oil is extracted from the leaves and twigs of the Eucalyptus tree
(Eucalyptus globulus), using steam distillation. The word "Eucalyptus"
is derived from the Greek "eu" and "kalypto" meaning "well"
and covered" (referring to the cup-like membrane that covers the flower
bud that is thrown off as the flower expands). The Australian Blue-Gum tree
is one of the major sources of Eucalyptus essential oil.

There
are over 500 different species of Eucalyptus trees and they have blue-green,
narrow, long and tough leaves. The flowers are creamy-white, and the bark is
very papery and peels off on the sides of the trunk. If you have ever seen a
Koala bear, then you have probably seen an Australian Blue-Gum tree, as this
tree is the natural habitat of this cute-looking, highly strung bear.

The
Surgeon General of the Australian colony, Dr John White, first distilled Eucalyptus
essential oil in Australia in 1788.

Interest
in the Australian Blue-Gum tree developed because it is very fast growing and
uses up immense amounts of water. Eucalyptus trees are therefore used in agriculture
to turn marshy, swampy ground into usable, arable land. This process also helps
to eradicate the breeding ground of the malaria mosquito, helping the tree gain
a reputation in the 19th century of being able to rid an area of fever or "miasma"
(the source of malaria was not yet known), hence the name "Fever tree".
Aborigines chew the roots of the Australian or Tasmanian Blue-Gum for their
water content and also bind wounds with Eucalyptus leaves to promote healing.

Various
ways to use Eucalyptus oil:

Burners
or Vaporizers: - Depending on the size of the reservoir, 6 to 8 drops of this
oil can be added, to assist with frequent sneezing, hay fever, 'flu, respiratory
problems and as an insect repellent.

Blended
massage or in the bath: - 6 drops may be added to a bath, or 40 drops to 100ml
of carrier oil (2000 drops = 100ml) for a blended massage. This will help
relieve: arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, mucus congestion, colds, headaches,
rheumatism, sinusitis, catarrh, fatigue and muscular aches and pains.

Used
neat or dab on with a bud: - May be used neat on the skin for insect bites
or wounds, but care should be taken when doing so.

Eucalyptus
oil can be dropped onto a pieces of cloth or cotton wool and placed in the
corners of your cupboards to repel cockroaches and to fragrance your clothes.
Please take care that the oil does not come into contact with your clothes
as it may stain.

Please
note: Eucalyptusessential oil should
not be used by or on children under 12 years of age, and care should be taken
when used by the elderly

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